Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Writers Guild Alerts Members on Micro-Dramas and MBA Coverage
The Writers Guild, which represents writers, is telling its members about a new type of show called micro-dramas.
These are short videos, like mini-movies, made for phones and social media.
They're becoming very popular with young people.
The Writers Guild wants writers to know that even these short videos are covered by their union rules.
This means writers working on these shows should get a fair pay and benefits, as the shows generate big revenues.
The union is making sure writers are protected as the entertainment world changes.
Writers Guild of America (WGA) reminds members micro-dramas are covered by the MBA.
Micro-dramas are short-form videos for mobile viewing.
Revenues in the U.S. reached $819M in 2024, projected to $3.8B by 2030.
Verticals provide opportunities for new writers.
SAG-AFTRA has also alerted its members to the need for union agreements for vertical content.
- Who
- Writers Guild of America (WGA) members.
- What
- The WGA is reminding members that writing for micro-dramas is covered by the Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA).
- When
- The information was released recently.
- Where
- The content is made for the internet and consumed via apps like TikTok and Instagram.
- Why
- To inform members about contract coverage and ensure fair compensation.
- Type of Content
- Micro-dramas (short-form videos)
- Target Audience
- Gen Z
- Primary Platforms
- TikTok, Instagram, apps
- Writers Guild's Stance
- Micro-dramas covered by MBA
- 2024 U.S. Revenue
- $819M
- 2030 Projected Revenue
- $3.8B